Overview
We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational leader to lead the National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS). NEAS primarily focuses on enabling the environmental agency to deliver its capital and asset management programmes in a compliant and efficient manner, in line with environmental legislation, policies and corporate priorities. You will manage several strategic portfolios, lead your team through change and ensure day-to-day delivery with effective prioritisation.
We’re seeking an inclusive, collaborative, and driven leader who can lead teams through change while enabling a diverse workforce to thrive and deliver to the highest standards. As well as being an experienced leader, you will have experience in project delivery in conformance with environmental legislation, policies and strategies and a proven track record of working closely with and influencing senior leaders, industry experts, delivery partners and external stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes at a strategic level.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of circa 45 staff that are technical experts in environmental legislation, heritage, carbon, landscape architecture and biodiversity net gain.
* Lead proactive stakeholder management to build trust, foster strong relationships and create opportunities for collaboration.
* Set strategic priorities aligned to the broader EA strategy and motivate your team to deliver efficiently.
* Develop and embed a culture of continuous improvement to optimise changing needs of the business, environment and stakeholders.
* Foster a culture of psychological safety that empowers confident decision making and enables innovation.
* Plan and deliver change within the team and across relevant business relationships amid ongoing change programmes.
Team and environment
You will join the Environmental Assurance & Reservoir Regulation (EARR) Department, part of the Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) Directorate. NEAS is a nationally dispersed team of 140+ professionals, ensuring capital and operational strategies navigate environmental complexities efficiently. You will work with two other Managers to ensure close collaboration and unified leadership.
Experience and skills required
* Significant experience in Project Delivery, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Policy or similar related to Environmental Assessment.
* Extensive experience leading technical teams, translating strategy into operational delivery.
* Experience driving a high-performance team culture, personal accountability, psychological safety and prioritising people over process.
* Innovative thinker, seeking opportunities for new collaborations and better use of data.
* Confident in risk-based, proportionate decisions at pace and removing barriers to delivery.
* Comfortable operating in uncertainty and communicating complex issues to senior internal and external colleagues with clarity.
* Ability to build consensus and influence internal and external senior stakeholders for the environment and business outcomes.
Contact and application information
We are committed to an inclusive workforce and flexible work arrangements. The team is nationally dispersed with some travel and occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working and we support flexible working patterns.
All joiners are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. Please download the candidate pack for full details including how to apply. For more information, contact the recruiting manager Lee Meaden at lee.meaden@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Assessments will take place on Microsoft Teams, week commencing 29 September, and will include a panel interview and a staff engagement exercise.
Competencies (selection questions)
1. Leads People — Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals for the Environment Agency.
2. Develops People — Ensures team members have skills, knowledge and experience to succeed now and in future roles.
3. Manages Change — Demonstrates ability to lead change within the team and align with corporate objectives.
4. Manages Self — Maintains self-awareness and takes responsibility for personal development.
Seniority and employment
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing.
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